There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 58m£106–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
10h 14m£43–68Drive 241.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Stansteadcar 241.4 mi
4h 29m£60–87Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
10h 38m£261–604Train via Bruff Close
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 35m£94–178
Exeter to Stanstead by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stanstead is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stanstead is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Exeter and Stanstead is 244 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Exeter to Stanstead, including transfers.
Exeter to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Stanstead is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Stanstead, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £430–1,300
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £360–550
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £220–330
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £360–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Exeter to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Stanstead is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Exeter to Stanstead.
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